Reviews

Read the site's unbiased reviews on the top river cruise lines, ships, destinations, excursions, and more, so cruisers can make informed choices for their next holiday. This section features reviews for major river cruise operators like Viking, Scenic, Tauck, and Avalon Waterways. Travelers can also check ratings for staff, dining, cabins, amenities, and onboard experience. Cruise enthusiasts can also research destinations with the site's port and itinerary reviews. River cruisers can also use the excursion reviews to compare offerings in each port. They can see which shore tours received top marks from Australian cruisers for value, unique activities, cultural immersion, and more. Whether novice or seasoned travellers, this Review section provides useful insights to help cruise enthusiasts set sail with confidence.

A brush with the masters aboard the AmaLegro for an art cruise

We take an art cruise aboard AmaLegro and discover making it is more fun than just going to a gallery and looking at it.

WORDS BY Julie Hatfield . Sep 5 2018

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Onboard the new luxurious Crystal Bach

European river cruising is throwing off its dowdy image once and for all thanks to Crystal Cruises’ new-build river ships like Crystal Bach.

WORDS BY Sue Bryant . Jul 25 2018

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A Venetian voyage on La Bella Vita

As La Bella Vita nudges into the narrow navigation channel leading into the city that has inspired generations of artists, I feel as if I’ve been transported straight onto a canvas created by Canaletto, Venice’s […]

WORDS BY Jeannine Williamson . Jul 11 2018

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Take a journey on the Avalon Siem Reap through Cambodia and Vietnam

Nothing compares to an Avalon Siem Reap cruise through Cambodia and Vietnam for cross-cultural experiences to delight the senses.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Nov 20 2017

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Joie de Vivre is the romantic way to cruise the Seine

What could be more romantic than cruising down the Seine from the heart of Paris to Normandy on the Joie de Vivre?

WORDS BY Sue Bryant . Jun 21 2017

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Bordeaux’s a corker on the AmaDolce

Sue Bryant samples the top drops of Bordeaux as she cruises a trio of French waterways with APT's AmaDolce.

WORDS BY Sue Bryant . Jan 14 2017

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Why the Scenic Pearl is the perfect river cruise for novices

Cruise Passenger learns why the Rhine and Moselle rivers are ideal for novice cruisers on the Scenic Pearl.

WORDS BY Brian Johnston . Jan 14 2017

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The flamboyant Queen Isabel is the perfect Portugal river cruise ship

In a raft of river-cruise brands, Uniworld stands out for its flamboyance, exemplified on the Queen Isabel sailing in Portugal.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Nov 22 2016

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The ultimate cruise on the Sanctuary Yangzi Explorer

Cruising on the Sanctuary Yangzi Explorer through China’s famous Three Gorges is a mesmerising experience.

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Nov 22 2016

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A unique way to see Italy’s Po is onboard Uniworld’s River Countess

A Uniworld cruise on Italy’s Po from Venice delivers you front and centre to Italy’s myriad cultural delights.

WORDS BY Sue Bryant . Nov 15 2016

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Take a journey with Luke Nguyen on a taste of Vietnam

River cruising is all about immersion and what better way to experience a destination than with Luke Nguyen in Vietnam?

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Nov 15 2016

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How the Crystal Mozart sets the bar high for luxury river cruising

Crystal Cruises’ Crystal Mozart sets the bar high for the luxury line. Cruise Passenger reports on a symphony for the senses.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Sep 22 2016

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